Newsletter - Pet Trade Xtra

What a week it has been for the pet industry! First a North-East pet shop calls for action to safeguard the future of independent stores. Then the biggest pet chain Pets at Home changes its CEO as it continues its path towards opening more outlets. And to cap it all Pets Corner increases its portfolio by 51 stores after buying PamPurredPets. It all begs the question: is the landscape of pet retailing changing?

Pets at Home have the biggest number of stores but small businesses still rule the roost

There are some 3,500 pet shops and approximately 600 specialist aquatic centres employing over 15,000 people in the UK, according to the Pet Industry Federation. When you consider the biggest retailer chain Pets at Home currently owns 417 stores, it's clear to see that independents are still the major force in the industry...

'Shop Local' support pictured on Facebook

This picture from a local shopkeeper caught our attention on Facebook this week. We liked the sentiments and felt they were worth repeating here...

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North Norfolk pet shop for sale

Pets Emporium, a well established business of over 35 years in the beautiful coastal area of North Norfolk, has been put up for sale...

Dog Rocks appoints new Head of Sales

Dog Rocks Distribution Ltd has announced the appointment of Louise Wilkins as its new Head of Sales. Louise joins the company from her sales representative role at HG Gladwell & Sons...

More than a million dog owners still to microchip pets, as law comes into force

The Dogs Trust says as many as 1.4 million dogs still don’t have a chip, though – despite the law coming into force in Scotland, England and Wales yesterday (Wednesday)...

Johnston & Jeff launches new birdfood range in pouches

Johnston & Jeff, so well-known for both the quality of its wild bird foods and its innovative packaging style, has just launched a new range of in pouches...

Burgess urges vets to suppport Rabit Awareness Week

Burgess Pet Care will be calling on veterinary practices to sign up its RAW campaign when it attends the British Small Animal Veterinary Associations (BSAVA) congress in Birmingham, which starts today (Thursday)...

FELIWAY FRIENDS tackles cat squabble problems

Ceva Animal Health has launched an innovative new pheromone called FELIWAY FRIENDS to help tackle the problem of fighting between cats in a household...

Leading experts in natural pet care unite for DogTastic Live

DogTastic Live 2016 is a groundbreaking new conference bringing the leaders in holistic pet care together in a ‘melting-pot’ of expertise. It will be held Held on Friday 3 to Saturday 4 June at Regent’s Hall, London...

Pet trade can ring the changes with Lintbells relaunch

The pet trade can look forward to some exciting changes in the Lintbells product range that should see this best-selling brand fly off the shelves with even greater regularity...

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High court clampdown on puppy farm protestors outside pet shop

A High Court judge has clamped down on demonstrators fighting the sale of puppies at a Reading pet shop....

Pets at Home celebrates 25 years with social media campaign

UK retailer Pets at Home has launched an interactive campaign across social media to celebrate its 25th birthday...

Animal VC for heroic US Marine dog

A retired US Marine Corps dog who protected the lives of allied troops in Iraq and Afghanistan has been honoured with the PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross...

Ancol achieves 400,000 worldwide sales with its Viva retractable lead

Ancol’s premium quality retractable lead Viva is now in its third year and is going from strength to strength, with over 400,000 sold across the world.

BVA launches election manifestos calling for action on animal welfare

Ahead of next month’s national elections (5 May), the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA’s Northern Ireland, Scottish and Welsh Branches have launched three manifestos urging incoming parliamentarians to take action on animal health and welfare under a One Health agenda for government...

Stricken dog saved by PDSA vets after horror injury

An adored family pet cheated death after a high impact collision with a cyclist left him with near fatal internal injuries...

SunLife calls for pet insurance to be mandatory

Pet owners should be forced to take out insurance for their animals, according to SunLife.

Town and Country Petfoods strengthens HiLife team

Town and Country Petfoods, the company behind the HiLife brand for cats and dogs, is strengthening its team with three new employees, including Juliet Soffe, who joins as senior national accounts manager...

Hilton Herbs rebrands cat supplements

The whole range of seven liquid Hilton Herbsl supplements for cats has been rebranded to be more visually appealing for retailers.

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